Dermal Absorption (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789241572354)

Dermal (percutaneous skin) absorption is a global term that describes the transport of chemicals from the outer surface of the skin both into the skin and into the systemic circulation. Dermal absorption can occur from occupational environmental or consumer skin exposure to chemicals cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

This new volume in the Environmental Health Criteria Series presents an overview of dermal absorption and its consideration in the risk assessment of chemicals. It describes the methods available to assess dermal absorption the significance of skin as a route of exposure and the interpretation of results of dermal absorption studies for risk assessment. In addition it presents and discusses current topics of interest in the field of dermal absorption. This book will be useful to biology and toxicology scientists and researchers as well as to regulatory authorities and the chemical industry.


Author: Ipcs
ISBN-10: 9241572353
ISBN-13: 9789241572354
Publisher: World Health Organization
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2006
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2007 pg. 122